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Samos (Greek: Σάμος) is a Greek island in the Eastern Aegean sea,
located between the island of Chios to the North and the
archipelagic complex of the Dodecanese to the South and in
particular the island of Patmos and off the coast of Turkey, on
what was formerly known as Ionia.
The area of the island is 468 square kilometres, and it's
forty-three kilometres long and thirteen kilometers wide. It's one
of the principal and most fertile of the islands of the Aegean Sea
that closely adjoin to the Anatolia, from which it's separated by
a strait of one mile in width. It is occupied at the greater part
of its extent by the Kerketeus range of mountains, of which the
highest summit is the peak Vigla, at 1433 metres (4701 ft.) above
sea level, near its western extremity, called Mount Kerkis. The
range is in fact a continuation of that of Mount Mycale on the
mainland, of which the promontory of Trogilium, immediately
opposite to the city of Samos, formed the extreme point. The
island is remarkably fertile, and a great portion of it is covered
with vineyards, the wine from the Vathy grapes enjoying an
especially high reputation. The island's population is of 42000
(80% of the prefectural population).
With the neighbouring islands of Icaria and Fourni, the island of
Samos is administered as part of the Samos Prefecture. Its capital
and main port is the city of Vathy, most commonly called Samos;
other ports are Karlovasi and
Pythagoreio, formerly called Tigani
(see also Samos Prefecture). Other villages/towns include Kokkari,
Manolates, Khora and Pagondas.
The nearest airport is Samos Airport. Vathi is the main passenger
port.
Its climate is typically Mediterranean.
Samian economy depends mainly on the tourist industry which has
been growing steadily since the early 80's. The main agricultural
products include, grapes, honey, olives, olive oil, citrus fruit,
dried figs and almonds and flowers. The Muscat grape is the main
crop used for wine production. Samian wine, known primarily though
the sweet Muscat type, is also exported in several other
appellations. Samian wines have won prestigious international and
domestic awards.
This article is licensed under the
GNU Free
Documentation License. It uses material from the
Wikipedia article "Samos Island".
Editors list.
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Pythagorion
Pythagorio
Pythagorio (Πυθαγόρειο) is a municipality on the island of
Samos
,
Samos Prefecture
,
Greece
. Population 9,003 (2001). Also known
as
Pythagoreion.
The remains of the Pythagorion, an ancient fortified port with Greek and
Roman monuments and a spectacular tunnel, the Tunnel of
Eupalinos
or Eupalinian aqueduct,
along with the
Heraion of Samos
were jointly registered as
a
UNESCO
World Heritage Site
in 1992.
This article is licensed under the
GNU Free
Documentation License. It uses material from the
Wikipedia article "Pythagoreion".
Editors list.
While you are at
Pythagorion area you can visit:
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The Sanctuary of the
Goddess Hera at Heraion,
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The Efpalinion
Tunnel,
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The perimeter wall
of Polycrates,
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The Ancient Theatre,
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The Roman Baths,
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The Archaeological
Collection,
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The Palaeontological
Museum at Mitilinaei,
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The monastery of
Timios Stavros at Mavratzaei &
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The monastery of
Megali Panayia at Koumaradhaei
You can also enjoy swimming, water sports and lots of sunshine in
the clear waters of
Pythagorio, Heraion and Potokaki.
For fishing activities you can try your luck at areas like
Karavopetra, Heraion, Psili Ammos and Poseidonio.
If you like discovering new places you can drive to the
picturesque villages of Mitilinaei, Koumaradhaei, Myli, Mavratzaei,
Pyrgos, Mesogeia, Spatharei and more, and taste local recipes and
products of traditional craftsmanship such ceramics, carpets etc. |
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